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I've done some googling when other people asked. I went through 4 full pages from that search and did not find one single scientific article suggesting that CBD oil did anything for D (of any kind). What I did find was page after page of advocacy groups and people selling the stuff saying it would help - but that was very clearly only an opinion based on an agenda.

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Classifying cannabis as class 1, has almost eliminated even the possibility of any true scientific research of the potential of Cannabis and CBD. Also interesting to note that Big Pharma has lobbied intensively to keep that classification the same. Does imply they are afraid some of their big and addictive money makers could be rendered obsolete by Cannabis products.

Certainly as a painkiller I would much prefer cannabis over opioids. There seems to be a good track record with CBD stopping aggressive prostate cancers. Other claims should flesh out in the coming years. Certainly there have been dramatic improvements with epilepsy and also convulsions caused by traumatic brain injuries. I personally know one individual who went from multiple daily seizures to at the most one episode a month. He is now able to drive, work and no longer needs to have his wife constantly at his side.

As to scientific research for diabetes, the massive variations in the condition itself, and in some of the tests we use to monitor blood sugars, would make any efforts at scientific testing pretty iffy. Unless of course the results were as dramatic as have been seen with epilepsy and brain injuries.

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I have horrible back pain. I use CDB cream on my back for the pain. It works to keep the pain at a level I can cope with. I haven't found that it has done anything to lessen the amount of insulin I use or increase it either.

- respiratory, like asthma-type symptoms
- dizziness - I get that on & off

I asked my general dr about CBD oil & she said it can't hurt you. She was careful not to say too much & probably seemed less knowledgeable than she really was about it.

And again, I'm sure just like essential oils, there are varying qualities of this product too & that it's best to pay more money for it. Do all of them have pure hemp OR is that just the better quality ones?

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As I posted on a different thread, I am going to start mine on Jan 1. Hoping for lower blood pressure
Hubby using it for a while now for arthritis pain he has suffered for 35 years. Also for help with sleeping. We bought an oil that has thc/ CBD. 6 mg. Of each to a Milliliter. He takes 0.5 ml at night so would be getting 3 mg of each at night. Also bought a product called cool stick. Looks like a deodorant container. Daughter bought it in Calgary, Alberta and brought it up for him to rub on his feet. The results are absolutely amazing ! 15 minutes and his big gout attack toe quit hurting. This attack is a first for him and hope it does not happen again. Ate msg in Chinese food in a weak moment and paid the price. Our regular place does not use it and never affects him. Live and learn. Just got this cool stick on December 17. For a maker called pure.bud Hope it lasts a long time. It works for pain, headache, etc.
We shall see what happens in the future. May start a new thread for my new journey.

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So, I have taken the same kind of oil as my hubby for the last three nights. Only .25ml so I have started low and will go slowly .....perhaps increase to .5ml in two weeks. Hubby gets pain relief and better sleep from this amount. I do not normally have any pain but need better quality of sleep so do think I did better last night. Got up later than usual for my first coffee today. I have read that CBD will relax the arteries and help reduce bad cholesterol and eventually help lower blood pressure. These are the benefits I am hoping to get. Who knows what all will be going on in my body.
we are 75 and 85 years old and our children and grandchildren are following closely with this. They are quite intrigued that their old Grannie and Grandpa are into this. Haha. We will be an example to the younger ones that this is to be used as a medicine and not to be an idiot and try to get high.
i started eating keto again too on January 1 as I need to get rid of inflammation and lose a few lbs of belly fat. People say I am thin and should not lose weight but belly fat is the worst kind and place to have extra so am working on that now.
I have a tough row to hoe now! Made my decision and now I have to stick with it ......no turning back.

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Almost the end of January now. How time flies, even in the middle of a cold winter when we can’t get out and enjoy the fresh air as easily. I have been taking my half ml dose of THC/CBD now and I find I have a much better sleep. Have no idea of course what other benefits may be going on. Only time and a few tests will reveal any changes in my body. See what results I get over the next few months. Even more sleep is supposed to help with various issues so here’s hoping.

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Almost the end of January now. How time flies, even in the middle of a cold winter when we can’t get out and enjoy the fresh air as easily. I have been taking my half ml dose of THC/CBD now and I find I have a much better sleep. Have no idea of course what other benefits may be going on. Only time and a few tests will reveal any changes in my body. See what results I get over the next few months. Even more sleep is supposed to help with various issues so here’s hoping.

I know my best fasting numbers come on those rare nights I can sleep through. Does not happen often as the prostate usually gets me up about half way through the night. Still thinking of trying CBD for that issue, again I know whatever effect it has would take several months to come about.

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My hubby says he gets some night time relief from his oil. He also takes stinging nettle leaf and roots capsules, lots of cranberry capsules and a urinary health complex capsule. Swanson’s in the US is where we order products but the cranberry capsules come from Costco or Walmart. Doc says his prostate has shrunk over the years.

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My hubby says he gets some night time relief from his oil. He also takes stinging nettle leaf and roots capsules, lots of cranberry capsules and a urinary health complex capsule. Swanson’s in the US is where we order products but the cranberry capsules come from Costco or Walmart. Doc says his prostate has shrunk over the years.

That is worth knowing. In my case I have cut the Flomax to a little less than half, one tablet 3 days a weak. I make it through the night about half of the time, but good nights can be when I did not take the Flomax. Would love to get to where I can abandon the Flomax altogether.

As I say once I am sure I no longer wish to visit the US I will probably ask for a prescription.

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Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is making headlines lately due to its growing claims for effective stress management, relaxation, and therapeutic successes. Many people are starting to experiment with CBD oil to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, inflammation, epileptic seizures, pain...

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I'm intrigued. Has anyone done this for diabetes? Is the dosage or type of plant different than for pain?
I'm not a pot smoker and before you say it, no, I don't think it's a magic pill, but perhaps it's part of an overall strategy to lower blood glucose. The side effects are minimal, if any, other than lost money.

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I'm intrigued. Has anyone done this for diabetes? Is the dosage or type of plant different than for pain?
I'm not a pot smoker and before you say it, no, I don't think it's a magic pill, but perhaps it's part of an overall strategy to lower blood glucose. The side effects are minimal, if any, other than lost money.

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My wife has some nasty head aches so I bought some concentrated CBD for her to try...but she doesn’t want to. Then when jogging my Basset Hound on a leash....she hit the trail of some varmint, suddenly I was yanked into a full run. I pulled something in my right leg that was a real ouch. Sooooooo I tried it. I think it worked....really well. But then it could have been the aspercreme, the hot bath...or just got better. But I think it was the CBD oil.

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If asthma related issues are a concern, smoking CBD or THC "can't" be a good thing. One joint was supposed to be the equivalent to 10 cigarettes. This info was from when I was a teenager in high school. Of course back then, smoking cigarettes and weed was pretty well a given. At least 75% of my fellow classmates smoked both. The valedictorian was the dealer that most got what they needed. I almost fell down when I heard it was him, like most other students at the school. Back on topic, "smoking weed" and have asthma can not be a good thing, creams, oils for body, etc, I'm not sure. CBD food, capsules and many other products also works in conjunction for pain relief as some find oils/ creams can leave a possibility of rashes and/or irritation.

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If asthma related issues are a concern, smoking CBD or THC "can't" be a good thing. One joint was supposed to be the equivalent to 10 cigarettes. This info was from when I was teenager in high school. Of course back then, smoking cigarettes and weed was pretty well a given. At least 75% of my fellow classmates smoked both. The valedictorian was the dealer that most got what they needed. I almost fell down when I heard it was him, like most other students at the school. Back on topic, "smoking weed" and have asthma can not be a good thing, creams, oils for body, etc, I'm not sure.

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Sorry, CBD cannabis is the correct term. Oils, creams, beverages, foods are a byproduct of cannabis buds that are baked at temperatures over 220F for over 30 minutes. If the buds are heated between 180F and 220F for 20 to 30 minutes the active ingredient in the bud is activated so those buds can be used to develop THC products.